France reaches the World Cup quarterfinals after a 1-0 win over Paraguay, with Kylian Mbappé scoring again to secure the result. The match is played in Foxborough, Massachusetts, and France advances to face Morocco in the next round on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Multiple reports describe a tightly contested game in challenging conditions, including intense heat, but France holds on to the narrow advantage. Mbappé’s goal is noted as his 19th career World Cup strike. With the win, France progresses to the quarterfinals for the fourth consecutive tournament, according to one of the sources. Overall, the coverage emphasizes Mbappé’s finishing contribution, France’s ability to manage a difficult match environment, and the team’s continued presence in the later stages of the competition. The reports do not indicate any change to the final score or additional scoring, and they consistently frame the win as decisive for advancing to the quarterfinal match against Morocco.